Job Description

For the Institute of Surface Science, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, we are looking for a PhD student for 1 May 2026. The position is full-time and fixed-term until 30 April 2029.

The main objective of this project is to develop and validate a lab scale sustainable Mg-air battery system, utilizing thin layer of aqueous electrolyte, for high power performance.

This PhD is not purely academic, it involves practical research work, including lab experimentation, working with CAD models, and performing battery tests. You'll be part of a cross-disciplinary program aiming to design and validate next-generation battery cells with aqueous electrolyte.

Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position.

Your tasks

  • the discovery of new electrolyte additives to enhance the performance of Mg-air aqueous batteries
  • investigate the role of elect...

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